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Aluminium Bismuth (AlBi) Master Alloy

Aluminium Bismuth (AlBi5, AlBi8, AlBi10) master alloys improve machinability, wear resistance, and cutting performance in aluminum, magnesium, and bronze alloys.

Aluminium Bismuth (AlBi) Master Alloy is available in AlBi5, AlBi8, and AlBi10 grades, or can be customised to meet specific bismuth content requirements. It is primarily used for bismuth addition in aluminium alloys.

With a low addition temperature and minimal bismuth burning loss, AlBi master alloy ensures efficient alloying. Bismuth is a low-melting-point metal with limited solubility in aluminium. While it slightly reduces alloy strength, it provides significant benefits by improving machinability, wear resistance, and cutting performance.

During solidification, bismuth expands, which helps improve feeding and reduce defects. In high-magnesium alloys, bismuth prevents sodium embrittlement. When added to aluminium, magnesium, or bronze alloys, it enhances machinability and wear resistance, making it highly valuable for manufacturing applications requiring precision machining.

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AlBi1010AluminumWaffle
AlBi88AluminumWaffle
AlBi55AluminumWaffle

Key Features:

  • Uniform structure, reducing segregation
  • Improves cutting performance and machinability
  • Enhances wear resistance
  • Improves the mechanical properties of cast products
  • Low addition temperature with minimal bismuth loss
  • Reduces energy consumption and extends furnace life through lower furnace operating temperatures

Available Specifications: Waffles (6–8 kg/waffle)

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